Heliamphora ciliata a lowland swamp heli?

[stevebradford]

I haven’t seen anyone mention this interesting heli on here yet, is anyone growing this one? I’m especially interested in this one as it seems like it would be even more suited to growing indoors.

Heliamphora ciliata (Lowland)

Nepenthes and Heliamphora

www.wistuba.com

 

[Chen]

I looked into this species before but the "lowland" is still high up in elevation on the tepuis so the same conditions required for healthy Heliamphora should apply.

 

[plantant]

It does mention that it is temperature tolerant, easy, and fast-growing, and also highly recommended so it seems worth a shot even if it is still high up in elevation! Maybe it will just be significantly more adaptable than other species.

 

[plantant]

Either way, I suppose it would be very fun to grow! At least according to its description.

 

[cpgeek]

It's actually one of the few helis that have consistently done well over the years in my basement terrarium setup. Definitely a tolerant, easy clone for me, not to mention attractive as well!

 

[plantant]

Wow! Such a beautiful plant! It does make you wonder why this plant is not the most popular heliamphora.

 

[stevebradford]

I looked into this species before but the "lowland" is still high up in elevation on the tepuis so the same conditions required for healthy Heliamphora should apply.

Conditions on the tepuis can change between 100 meters, Aprada tepui where ciliata grows is actually 2500 meters at the summit where other Helis live. Ciliata growing at the base in the foothills at 900 meters would have significantly different weather and temperatures to deal with.

 

[stevebradford]

Hairy!

 

[PingKing]

yup that is a keeper!